The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 55,900

€ 58,600

€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance is 2.8 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR.
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
69.9
76
84.3
67.6
78.1
86.3
76 in
Width
78.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
69.9 in
Height
67.6 in
117.5
194.9
114.3
192
194.9 in
Length
192 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.81 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
L
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T23
Engine Code
*DEN*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
238 hp
228 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
19.73 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
774 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
774 mi
706 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
117.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
135.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
117.3 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1720 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft
















53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft